SmartBones Triple Flavor Ribs Dog Treat - Chicken, Beef & Pork
Treat for dogs · Puppy · by SmartBones
60/100 · Good
The label says it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
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What to watch for
- Pea protein Moderate risk
Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Carrageenan Moderate risk
A seaweed-based thickener in many wet foods. EFSA kept it allowed but flagged data gaps, and animal studies have linked degraded carrageenan to gut inflammation. - Potato starch Low risk
Starch from potatoes used as a binder. Adds calories but little nutrition. - Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients. - Sweet potato Low risk
A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - Soy flour Low risk
Ground soybeans used as a protein and binder. Soy is a recognised allergen for some dogs. - Sorbitol Low risk
A sugar alcohol used to keep soft treats moist. Unlike xylitol it is not known to be toxic to dogs, but large amounts can cause loose stools.
What it does well
- High protein 32.1%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, Potato Starch, Glycerin, Pea Protein, Beef, Pork, Dried Sweet Potato, Dried Carrot, Soy Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Sorbitol, Carrageenan, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Manganese Sulfate, Cochineal Extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 25% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 1.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 2.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 22% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
Sizes and barcodes
- SmartBones Triple Flavor Ribs Dog Treat - Chicken, Beef & Pork UPC 892383007765
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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03